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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.48, 450.72 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.48, 450.72 and 127.20 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.48 : 450.72 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.48/450.72 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.48x = 450.72 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.48x = 57,331.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,331.58/300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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